News culture “The best gift a director can give” This actress will be forever grateful to James Cameron because after this, retirement no longer scares her!
This month, Disney projects are in the spotlight (for better or for worse), and so are its employees. During the D23 Expo 2024, several personalities were honored during the Legends Ceremony, including James Cameron, who was also the subject of a rather amusing speech by an actress he regularly works with.
James Cameron in the spotlight at D23 Expo 2024
In August 2024 fans of Disney were entitled to numerous announcements at the D23 Expo 2024, such as the first pictures of Snow White with Rachel Zegler (Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Serpent and the Songbird), a new trailer for Moana 2a first look at engraving in the movie Lilo & Stitch in live action and even teasers for upcoming sequels Zootopia 2, The Incredibles 3, Toy Story 5and even Frozen 3 AND 4 ! Without forgetting the announcement of the famous “return” of Robert Downey Jr. in the MCUand additional information on Daredevil: Reborn and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
But beyond all these innovations, many personalities have had a remarkable influence on the productions Disney were honored as part of The Legends Ceremony. Among these people we find actors like Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtisand Miley Cyrusthe costume genius Colleen Atwoodand a certain James Cameron for his work in partnership with National Geographic… but above all the license Avatarwhich almost brought 5 billion dollars at Disney with his first two films.
This actress doesn’t have to worry about her retirement
During the ceremony, several people worked with James Cameron first took the time to congratulate him Kate Winsletthe heroine of Titanicwho sent him an emotional video message praising his creativity and thanking him for allowing him to “go a long way with him”. Then it was the turn Zoe Saldanathe interpreter of Neytiri in the legend Avatarto go on stage to say a few words to Cameron. In her speech, the actress also expressed her thanks James Cameronbut this time in a humorous tone to thank him for giving it to her Job security.
“Thank you for giving me the best gift a director can give an actor: job security. I will retire as soon as the last Avatar film hits theaters!”
Working with you has been a crazy adventure. Your passion, commitment and attention to detail are truly unparalleled. But more than that, thank you for making me laugh, cry and be sad.
Zoe Saldaña, D23 Expo 2024
In fact, the role of Neytiri was a real turning point for the actress. Saldaña also carried out Nyota Uhura In Star Trek the same year, and it was these two roles that enabled him to stand out in Hollywood and then land big roles Gamora in the MCU and more recently to produce and play the main character of the series Special Operations: Lioness To Outstanding+. As Zoe Saldana said it so well, his role in Avatar In 2009, the direction of his career most likely changed and will probably continue to do so, as the latest news states that the saga Avatar will last until 2031 (or even longer), the third has also announced its title, Avatar: Fire and Ashesduring D23 2024.
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